Public notice

1) The Borough Council of Thurrock, in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other powers, has made an Order the effect of which is to: 

Prohibit any vehicle from travelling along Gilbert Road from its junction with Burghley Road and from its junction with Grifon Road for a distance of approx. 190m in a westerly direction. 

2) The purpose of the Order is to enable Thurrock Council to carry out highway improvement works. 

3) The alternative route for southbound vehicles is Burghley Road Roundabout, Burghley Road, Fenner Road Roundabout, Fleming Road, Fleming Road Roundabout, Saffron Road, Saffron Road Roundabout, Rainbow Road, and Grifon Road and vice versa for northbound vehicles. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses at all times. 

4) The Order will come into force on the 19th October 2026 at 08:00hrs and remain in force continuously until 30th October 2026. Works are currently scheduled to take place daily between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 with traffic management remaining set up. Exact dates however will always be specified on https://one.network/?tm=GB152812510 It only applies to those days and times when indicated on site by the presence of the appropriate traffic signs in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

5) It is expected that the works will be completed within the above times, however the Order will continue in force for a period not exceeding 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner 

6) If the works are not completed within 18 months, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the approval of the Secretary of State. 

Dated: 15th October 2026 

Peter Wright Head of Highways and Transport Delivery 

Thurrock Council